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iran is three times the size of iraq with three times the population. we need to be clear that we're understanding all of that, and not do it on auto-pilot, because of certain guarantees we made to the international community. there's a line in international relations theory that says two things are very expensive in international politics. promises when they succeed, and threats when they fail. my fear is that we're putting in place policies and threats without being conscious. >> and it's certainly worthy of a major national debate as you point out before another war begins. thank you. be thorough so watch global lessons, "putting america to work." it will be on at 8:00 p.m. eastern. still ahead, the rich getting richer, where bill gates comes in on the list of the wealthiest americans. all energy development comes with some risk, but proven technologies allow natural gas producers to supply affordable, cleaner energy, while protecting our environment. across america, these technologies protect air - by monitoring air quality and reducing emissions...
iran is three times the size of iraq with three times the population. we need to be clear that we're understanding all of that, and not do it on auto-pilot, because of certain guarantees we made to the international community. there's a line in international relations theory that says two things are very expensive in international politics. promises when they succeed, and threats when they fail. my fear is that we're putting in place policies and threats without being conscious. >> and...
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>> let me tell you a quick story that will lead up to the iraq war. president bush sat down and said if israel was struck by iran in the 2003 war and it was chemical weapons, what would israel do. he said to president bush, as the keeper of the juish people, and the person responsible for keeps us safe,ly defend israel and do whatever we need to do, we trust you and believe you, but i need to protect my people. america is much more powerful than eaisrael, but they don't kw if they will or won't come to their military aid. i think what netanyahu did was smartly ratchet up the pressure that will certainly become front page news stories all spring and summer next year and we'll see if the obama administration is reelected, what will they do. so the timing of it, he planted that seed. it will dominate everything next spring and summer. >> no one will forget that prop he brought for a long time to come as well. i want to listen to something that vice president biden said today and get your reaction to this. >> i just want to tell you how proud i am to stan
>> let me tell you a quick story that will lead up to the iraq war. president bush sat down and said if israel was struck by iran in the 2003 war and it was chemical weapons, what would israel do. he said to president bush, as the keeper of the juish people, and the person responsible for keeps us safe,ly defend israel and do whatever we need to do, we trust you and believe you, but i need to protect my people. america is much more powerful than eaisrael, but they don't kw if they will or...
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and in iraq, he's been, again, there have been some criticisms of the obama policy. but it's really hard to see exactly where that would play out from here. those would be three critical areas. afghanistan, iraq and iran. >> over the weekend on "state of the union," cnn's candy crowley actually interviewed the prime minister of israel, netanyahu. i wanted to play a clip for you. just listen. >> this is not an electoral issue. it is not based on any electoral consideration. i think that there's a common interest of all americans of all political persuasions to stop iran. this is a regime that is giving vent to the worst impulse that is you see right now in the middle east. >> do you agree with that? do you think this is not an electoral issue and what do you believe the relationship is between mitt romney and prime minister netanyahu? >> well, when a prime minister of any country goes on sunday talk shows or on any other program like that and appears before the american public and makes his case about where america should place its red lines -- obviously, he's interfe
and in iraq, he's been, again, there have been some criticisms of the obama policy. but it's really hard to see exactly where that would play out from here. those would be three critical areas. afghanistan, iraq and iran. >> over the weekend on "state of the union," cnn's candy crowley actually interviewed the prime minister of israel, netanyahu. i wanted to play a clip for you. just listen. >> this is not an electoral issue. it is not based on any electoral consideration....
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forces in iraq and afghanistan for more than a decade. cnn's anna kor rin looks at the challenges for afghan troops. >> reporter: joe, the alarming rise on green on blue or insider attacks as they're known on u.s. and coalition forces, the military here has decided to fast track the transfer of power to afghan forces. now, we visited a base in one of the most dangerous parts of the country and found that the afghan forces were now in complete control of all operations. about the dusty plains in southwestern afghanistan, a military crew flies. a trip once made by road now too dangerous because of all the ieds planted daily by insurgents. this used to be home to more than 1,000 u.s. marines, but only 28 remain. the drawdown here is in full swing. and the transfer of power virtually complete. >> we're concerned with the drawdown that there would be a step back in progress, but the ana has taken a step forward. >> reporter: the man now in charge from the afghan national army or a.n.a. he controls 5,000 soldiers in some of the most dangerous t
forces in iraq and afghanistan for more than a decade. cnn's anna kor rin looks at the challenges for afghan troops. >> reporter: joe, the alarming rise on green on blue or insider attacks as they're known on u.s. and coalition forces, the military here has decided to fast track the transfer of power to afghan forces. now, we visited a base in one of the most dangerous parts of the country and found that the afghan forces were now in complete control of all operations. about the dusty...